11 February 2000
The Forum – Central & Local Government Working Together
Prime Minister Helen Clark, Minister of Local Government Sandra Lee, and Local Government New Zealand president Louise
Rosson today announced the first central/local government forum, as pledged in the Prime Minister’s 'First 100 Days'
speech, will be held on 7 March at Parliament.
During The Forum – Central and Local Government Working Together the Prime Minister, the Minister of Local Government
and other key ministers will meet with council leaders from Local Government New Zealand. It will address high level
strategic issues that affect all New Zealanders and identify ways for central and local government to work together more
effectively.
Sandra Lee said she welcomed the new opportunities for close co-operation to meet the development needs of New Zealand
communities.
The initial meeting will scope the longer-term objectives of The Forum and provide the groundwork for further meetings.
The three leaders have welcomed moves to progress the commitment to work more closely together.
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